Microsoft's Xbox consoles will no longer require users to maintain membership of its Xbox Live Gold program in order to access streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu Plus, HBO Go and a selection of dedicated sports channels. Joining the above are the likes of ESPN, YouTube, Univision Deportes, GoPro and Red Bull TV, as well as the sports themed MLB.TV, the Xbox Ones' NFL app, NBA Game Time, NHL Game Center, and the gaming oriented Machinima, Twitch and Upload. Previously, users would have had to pay a $60 annual Xbox Live Gold membership fee to access these entertainment apps as part of the Xbox Live Gold offering, on top of any service-specific subscriptions. The update brings Microsoft's consoles in line with the PlayStation 3 and 4, Wii and Wii U, and a plethora of Macs, PCs, mobile devices, media players and smart TVs that allow access to third-party streaming service subscriptions without levying extra charges.
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